India's World Cup dress rehearsal: 3 Check-boxes India need to tick 

#1 The first choice second pacer and the backup pacer!

New Zealand v India - ODI

While Jasprit Bumrah opening the attack is a no brainer, but Mohammed Shami looks to be in tussle with Bhuvi to become India's second choice pace option. He has been in rich vein of form since his return.

Shami recently became the fastest Indian to 100 ODI wickets, reaching the feat in 56 ODIs to Irfan Pathan's 59. He was also adjudged the player of the series in the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand. Bhuvi on the other hand, has been expensive in the death overs, thus opening up the second pacer slot. Both are certain in the squad though.

Khaleel Ahmed and Unadkat are fighting for the left arm seamer spot. The lack of familiarity makes left arm quicks a certain threat. Khaleel Ahmed has been with the squad for quite some time now. Unadkat rose into contention following his exploits in the Ranji Trophy. It's no secret that Unadkat possesses more variations and is a mature bowler now. But with Pandya a certain starter and Vijay Shankar also in the mix, it remains to be seen whether India will go with a fourth full time pace option.

It's a problem of plenty for India and Kohli would be scratching his head right now, then again it's a good problem to have.

India 1st and 2nd ODI Squad: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Ambati Rayudu, Lokesh Rahul, Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav, Siddarth Kaul, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja

India 3rd, 4th & 5th ODI Squad: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Ambati Rayudu, Lokesh Rahul, Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Vijay Shankar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja